Nursery Nurse

Job summary

As a Nursery Nurse working at Jasmine Lodge inpatient Mother and Baby unit, you will be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team working closely together to provide holistic care for mentally unwell Mums and their Babies within the Perinatal period. You will have experience and a sound working knowledge of baby care and development from 0-12 months. You will be working alongside mothers to model and support them in caring for and engaging with their baby. You will be sharing your knowledge with the team with regards to best practice and safe care.

You will have an understanding of infant mental health and you will be able to advocate for the infant.

Safeguarding is a core part of your role as a Nursery Nurse, this includes making referrals when appropriate or escalating through the internal safeguarding team.

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year and utilise this knowledge to educate and guide colleagues on the Mother & Baby Unit (MBU). To ensure current practice and care in the Mother & Baby Unit reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary. To take initiative and display ability to observe, assess, plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of care for infants on the Mother & Baby Unit. To assist in the management and organisation of workload as required. Assist with clinical duties for all mothers within the Mother & Baby Unit. To use modelling and evidence based practice to enhance mothers and staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants on the Mother & Baby Unit. To contribute to the development of standards of care for both mothers and babies in the Mother & Baby Unit, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification which will provide you with further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Recent experience of working actively with babies 0-12months of age within the last few months and having contributed directly to the development of services available to them. Relevant post qualification experience. Experience of observing changes in the physical and psychological condition of babies and contributing to the development of skills in other staff and being able to monitor this. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience of working in a mental health setting. Experience of supporting other staff.

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications to NVQ Level 3/BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, Childcare and Education or equivalent

Desirable

Relevant attendance of courses in parenting or baby care and engagement suitable for the role.

Knowledge

Essential

Detailed knowledge of child development and knowledge of age and stage of appropriate play activities. Understanding of the Childrens Act and knowledge of child protection guidelines. Knowledge of primary health care relating to young infants. Ability to implement previous learning in practice and demonstrate reflective practice.

Desirable

Awareness of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Children and other Government initiatives. Ability to manage difficult situations or provide advice to others to ensure they act appropriately.

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